Introduction of building stones:
Granite
Due to its high density and hardness, granite is considered as one of the durable building materials. Granite is one of the igneous rocks. Granite or limestone can be used for the floor, interior wall of the building, column construction, and the facade of the statue. be
The purchase price of granite is very high. The reason for this high price is the long and difficult extraction, cutting and polishing process. Generally, granite is used for flooring, building infrastructure, and interior decoration.
Among the characteristics of granite stone, we can mention its impenetrability, very high impact resistance, and its beauty and washability. Polished granite stones are used in building facades.
Quartzite stone
The application of this stone is to cover the walls, the surface of the stairs, the facade of the building, the floor. One of the special features of this stone is its high resistance to weathering. The price of quartzite stone is much cheaper than other building stones. For this reason, it is more affordable for buildings.
Quartzite stone is harder than granite stone and has a crystalline appearance. Its surface is below and red, gray and burnt brown colors can be seen in it.
Marble
Marble is used in the interior decoration of luxury houses, flooring, columns, stairs and decorations inside the building. Marble is one of the most widely used types of building stones.
Among the characteristics of marble, we can mention a very high polishability, a mirror-like surface, a very high and dazzling polish, and a high color variety. Marble has a disadvantage that makes it not suitable for building facades, and that is its low resistance to moisture and pollution.
Marble can be seen in white, gray, red, purple, yellow and green colors. This variety of colors has made marble more expensive than other building stones.
marble stone
You might think that due to the similarity of the name of this stone with marble, there are many similarities between the two, but no similarity has been seen between marble and marble. The use of this stone is only inside the building. The reason for this is that marble has little resistance and is not resistant to weathering and acid rain. This stone does not absorb water and can be washed. These reasons make them not a good choice for the exterior of the building.
Marble has categories and is divided into three categories: cloud stone, crystal stone and porcelain stone.
You can see marble in the Iranian market in Khoi marble, Koh Sefid marble, Dehbid marble, Hersin marble, Shiraz marble, Kashan desert marble, Kerman kavash marble and Dehbid kavash marble. Of course, each of these stones has a different appearance. but their characteristics are similar.
Travertine
This stone is one of the most important types of construction stone. Interior decoration and building facades are among the main uses of travertine stone. Travertine stone is mostly used in tropical regions and as the exterior stone of the building. One of the features of this stone is its beautiful appearance and excellent cutting ability.
Hajiabad travertine stone is the most famous Iranian travertine stone in the whole world. Haji Abad travertine stone has a cloud, wind and wavy pattern. You must have seen Hajiabad travertine stones in the hotel lobby.
Sandstone
Sandstone is one of the sedimentary rocks and it is formed from the connection of fine silica grains. The hardness and durability of this stone depends on the type of glue. Sandstone is the result of the sedimentation of sand on the bottom of a river or stream. The primary material of this stone is iron oxide and clay or silica. Sandstone is used inside and outside the building. The reason for this variety is its high versatility. Sandstone is also used in flooring, roof covering, wall coverings, swimming pools and balconies and patios. The coloring of sandstone is gray, reddish brown, yellow, white, red and brown.
These types of stones are resistant to weathering. They can bear heavy weights due to their high resistance.
For foundation and maintenance, stone for sharpening knives and sharpening other tools, cement and silica are used. Crushed, shaved sandstones are polished for various uses.
Antique rock
Antique stones are a type of building stones that are used for home interior decoration. It may be interesting to know that antique stone is created by placing small pieces of travertine stones. For this reason, it has a beautiful and magnificent appearance. Of course, antique stone is also used in garden landscaping. Natural stones are found in nature in two types, natural and artificial. Natural antique stone is made of natural stones in different sizes and colors. will be
Artificial antique stone has a special material and color and is made from cement plastic. It does not need much cutting because it is produced in different sizes. It does not have porosity because special equipment is used during its molding and this work It prevents them from falling. In fact, it can be said that artificial antique stones have high resistance and more durability than their natural kind. Also, due to the presence of less empty space, mold and bacteria do not accumulate in artificial antique stones. .
Continuation of the introduction of building stones:
gabbro rock
Gabbro stone is a type of internal igneous stone that is available in dark colors and coarse texture in the Iranian market. This stone is available in black, greenish gray and green colors. Takes.
The use of gabbro stone in facade construction
